Ingredient
Glycosyl Trehalose
Low risk
FunctionHumectant
What it is — Glycosyl Trehalose (INCI: Glycosyl Trehalose) is a sugar-based humectant related to trehalose.
What it does — It helps bind and hold moisture and is commonly used to support a hydrated, comfortable feel and to help protect a formula's texture.
Typical use — Found in serums, essences, creams and masks.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable across skin types and layers well with glycerin, hyaluronic acid and other humectants.
Safety — Graded low risk as a gentle sugar-based humectant. This is general information, not medical advice.
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Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 2 DHALIORA products
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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